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Grossular and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Grossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
2.08-2.16  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
none  
distinct/good on {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Grossular and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular and Chabazite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Grossular and Chabazite chemical formula.

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Grossular and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.

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